The best photo printers for 2020
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
Good photography shouldn’t only live on screens. Some images are worthy of printing and appreciating in physical form. As a photographer, I can’t stress enough how important it is to print your images in all their glory. The best photo printers can bring images to life and offer stunning results, but the trick is finding the right one. This is why we have created a list of some of the best photo printers you can find online.
Good photography shouldn't only live in screens.Edgar Cervantes
Keep in mind these are not the absolute best the industry has to offer. We are focusing on the best products at different price points, keeping in mind photographers have different needs. This is why we won’t be including huge industry-grade printers that costs many thousands of dollars. This guide is more geared towards consumers and the professionals who want to print their work from time to time.
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Editor’s note: This list of the best photo printers will be regularly updated as worthy products launch.
1. Canon Selphy CP1300
The Canon Selphy CP1300 is small and affordable, but it is a one of the best photo printers in its class. It weighs only 1.9 pounds and is a very versatile printer, as it can handle multiple sizes: 4 x 6 inches, 3.5 x 4.7 inches, 2.1 x 3.4 inches, 2.1 x 2.1 inches, and 2 x 6 inches (photobooth strip style).
The optional battery pack can make it completely portable. It’s also unique in that it uses dye-sublimation technology for printing. This means there is no waiting time after printing, photos are waterproof, and images can last up to 100 years.
2. Canon TS9120
The Canon TS9120 is too much printer for the price! Edgar Cervantes
What makes the Canon TS9120 one of the best photo printers is its great specs and versatility for the price. It can serve as a regular document printer, a scanner, a copier, and its photo printing capabilities are also competent. Print resolution is more than acceptable at 4800 x 1200 DPI (dots per inch). It has a 6-color individual ink system and a photo blue ink tank for reduced grain. If you are into filters, you can add them using the included screen. You also get other cool features like wireless printing, CD printing, and memory card support. Not to mention it looks mighty good!
3. Fujifilm Instax SP-3
Fujifilm’s Instax Share SP-3 is one of the company’s best photo printers if you want small square images and the commodity of portability. These prints are larger than the ones from the SP-2, coming in at 2.4 x 2.4 inches. Fuji says it used this format to make the printer ideal for printing Instagram photos, which default to the same 1 x 1 aspect ratio. You can add filters and text to your photos through the app, and you can even search specific tags to find photos you want to print.
The SP-3 uses a rechargeable Fuji NP-50 battery for power, but you can also charge it with a standard micro-USB cable. While you’ll likely be charging it with a cable most times, it’s nice to have the option to replace the battery if you use a camera that shares the same battery format.
4. Canon Pixma IP8720
The Canon Pixma IP8720 offers larger photo prints on a budget. Edgar Cervantes
We’re starting to cross the $200 mark with this printer, but the Canon Pixma IP8720 is worth it if you are more serious photographer. The ability to print at 9600 x 2400 DPI on larger 13 x 19-inch paper makes this one of the best photo printers in its price range. Other features include wireless printing, quiet mode, CD printing, and auto power.
5. Epson Expression Photo HD XP-1500
Let’s take a break from Canon and take a look at one of the best photo printers from Epson. The company is known for its superb HD ink and quality products. This one is not that much more expensive and offers 13 x 19-inch prints at a 5760 x 1440 DPI resolution. The unit also comes with cool features including wireless printing, a 2.4-inch color screen, automatic 2-sided document printing, and more.
6. Canon Pixma Pro-100
The Canon Pixma Pro-100 is a truly professional printer that won't break the bank (too much). Edgar Cervantes
We have officially crossed the $400 price mark and things are getting pretty serious. The Canon Pixma Pro-100 is one of the best photo printers out there. It is made for those who want something suited for professional work without breaking the bank (too much).
This printer comes with an 8-dye-based ink system that will offer more accurate gradients and superior color fidelity. Three of these are dedicated grayscale cartridges, which will make black and white photos especially stunning. The 4800 x 2400 DPI resolution isn’t the highest, but it is nothing to scoff at and will look amazing considering maximum print size is 13 x 19 inches.
7. Epson SureColor P600
With the Epson SureColor P800 going out of the market, the company’s next best photo printer is the P600. Things start to get a bit more serious with the 9-color ink system and its 13 x 129-inch maximum print size. You also get the works in terms of cool features, including wireless/ethernet connectivity, a 2.7-inch touchscreen, CD printing, large cartridge sizes, and more.
8. Canon ImagePrograf Pro-1000
Canon's ImagePrograf Pro-1000 is the best professional printer you can buy without going completely overboard on price. Edgar Cervantes
This is the best photo printer you can buy without going completely overboard on the price. Canon’s ImagePrograf Pro-1000 has an 11-color ink cartridge system that will take the printer’s color gamut to the next level. Printing size has also been increased to 17 x 22-inch. Printing resolution is 2400 x 1200 DPI, which is sufficient for creating stunning prints. Of course, it also comes with solid features like wireless printing, anti-clogging technology, Wi-Fi, and pro-level printing software.
That’s it for our list of the best photo printers currently available. Now you are ready to showcase your best photography work in physical form!
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